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Financial Accountant

Broxburn
4 weeks ago
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Our client, a private equity backed company are looking to add a Financial Accountant to their new Finance team, reporting directly into the Financial Controller.

As a Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for the day to fay finance processes and the data integrity of the finance systems. You will play a key part in driving improvement within the internal controls/processes, whilst remaining compliant and also producing the month and annual accounts.

Duties and responsibilities:

· Perform monthly reconciliations of the balance sheet.

· Complete monthly and annual VAT reconciliations and submissions to HMRC within the required timeframes.

· Manage Fixed Assets, Accruals, and Prepayments.

· Compile and submit all necessary government statistics reporting (ONS).

· Assist with the production of the year-end audit pack, including reconciliation work and variance investigations.

· Produce monthly management accounts within the required timeframes.

· Prepare and update the weekly cash forecast, utilising data from creditors, budget/forecast, and prior week movements.

· Assist with management accounts preparation and reforecasting as required.

· Contribute to larger finance projects

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CA, CIMA)

  • Strong excel skills

  • Understand of ERP Systems

  • Ability to analyse complex financial data and translate it into actionable insights.

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

  • Strong budgeting and forecasting experience

  • A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments.



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